Asbestos Board
Concerned that exposure to board could lead to asbestos-related diseases such as and mesothelioma cancer. Learn more below.
What are asbestos boards?
Asbestos board is fireproof material made from asbestos fiber and cement. Formed in sheets, asbestos board was commonly used in applications that required high fire resistance and/or insulation such as on ships.
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Asbestos is the general term for a group of different naturally occurring fibrous forms of several mineral silicates. These silicates grow in crystal structures of billions of microscopic fibers that are so light they can remain suspended in the air for hours or even days. Asbestos is literally a rock, which makes it fireproof, waterproof, and corrosion-proof. Pliable asbestos fibers can be woven into cloths or added to compounds such as adhesives, mastics, cements, tile, and more to increase the tensile strength of the compound.
Asbestos was included in thousands of products between the 1910s and 1980s – from hairdryers to industrial cooling towers – until knowledge of its deadly effects became widely known.
Individuals who manufactured or used asbestos boards may have unknowingly inhaled microscopic asbestos fibers, the precursor to developing mesothelioma. If you suspect you may have been exposed to asbestos, contact your doctor immediately. You may also have legal rights. Mesothelioma law has developed to help victims receive compensation from the companies that exposed them to asbestos.
Exposed to asbestos? Contact a mesothelioma lawyer today
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma or any other asbestos-related disease from workplace or home exposure to asbestos, contact an experienced mesothelioma lawyer immediately. Mesothelioma lawyers have helped thousands of mesothelioma patients win compensation for lost wages and medical costs.